Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- General
Registered Nurse - NMC registered
- General
ENB 998 OR equivalent to be either completed or due to be completed.
- General
2 years working as Senior Staff Nurse
- General
Experience in acute surgical/orthopaedic nursing
- General
Supervisory experience
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- General
A Degree in Nursing or related field.
- General
Foundation Management / Leadership training.
- General
Experience in Change management.
- General
Understanding of role within the strategic objectives of the Trust
Job overview
Band 6 Ward Sister / Charge Nurse – Fountains Ward (Trauma & Orthopaedics)
Are you a motivated, compassionate, and enthusiastic nurse looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for leading and inspiring others while delivering outstanding patient care?
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Nurse to join our friendly and supportive Trauma & Orthopaedic team on Fountains Ward.
As part of our dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in providing high-quality, patient-centred care while supporting the professional development of colleagues and contributing to the continued success of the ward.
We take pride in fostering a positive and collaborative working environment where every team member is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.
If you are seeking a new challenge, have strong leadership aspirations, and are committed to delivering excellent patient outcomes, we would love to hear from you.
Join us and make a real difference to the lives of our patients while developing your leadership career within a supportive and rewarding team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- Be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care for our patients in the ward.
- Provide professional, clinical and managerial leadership to nursing staff within the ward.
- Contribute to managing the nursing and material resources of the ward in a flexible and cost-effective way.
- Support the Ward Manager.
- Act as a role model and lead with honesty and integrity
- Support student nurses and junior staff
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information and full details of this position please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Gemma Umpleby on 01423 553407 or gemma.umpleby1@nhs.net
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Sister/Charge Nurse - Fountains Ward with Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust in Harrogate, England. It is listed as a Charge nurse role. The advertised salary is £39959.00 to £48117.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Oct 2026.
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